Haute couture

became a common practice during the 1980s. During this time period, several fashion designers had turned into celebrities in their own right. You are most likely familiar with many of the designer brands that were led by ambitious and charismatic personalities such as Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana of Dolce and Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Bill Blass, Calvin Klein, and Halston. The fashion industry of the early 2000s had turned into a global body for certain. Luxury Fashion conglomerates have been…

In the book, Queen of Fashion. What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution by Caroline Weber, the author stresses the notion of how fashion can be used to uplift a person’s status and importance in society. In other words, a person’s fashion can dictate just how worthwhile he or she is because the apparel they are wearing helps to define the type of contributions and involvement they have in society. In particular, Weber’s focus on Marie Antoinette shed light onto the stereotypes of women…

In the Map Closet Project, we learned where goods like clothing come from, different statistics about countries like the GDP, population and poverty lines, infant mortality rate and HIV/AIDS. We also read an article called The Real Cost of Cheap Fashion that talked about workers in factories and their working conditions. Through my learning, I believe that my choice of clothing impacts others around the world. One of the projects within the Map Closet Project, we had to list 15 items that we…

At this point in time, we are living in an era where fashion is more than just what you wear. Majority of the people at the present time don't wear outfits for no reasons, fashion has the ability to define you as an individual, as well as a social status. Popular culture has always been a major impact on the popular culture (Restrepo, 2017). No matter what the medium is, be it on TV, from a celebrity, or from a magazine, we are able to see that fashion is at all times influenced by means of…

Christian Louboutin, born in 1963 in Paris, France, has been interested in women's fashion from a young age. His passion for shoe design, influenced by his three sisters, first became apparent during high school where he spent most of his spare time sketching shoes. Louboutin, who was enthralled by sketching stiletto heels, devoted his late teenage life entirely to this obsession. As a result, he was expelled from four schools, but this certainly didn't negatively affect his chosen career path.…

ranged from those featuring simply “tall wood or cork soles and padded leather straps” to more fancy styles featuring “gold-colored leather straps with a cork sole of six different colored layers” . As the war approached, women were forced to turn down the extravagant footwear in favor of a more practical styles. Two types of shoes that dominated this specific category were the lowered-heeled pumps and oxfords. As far as the material of the shoes is concerned, “cloth and felt uppers replaced…

« Photography is simply the current state of visual history of humanity» Those words from Irving Penn end the striking exhibition, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of his birth. This exhibition, which takes place at the Grand Palais in Paris, pays tribute to both the impressive photographer and the man he was. I personally knew his work as being the fashion photographer who had collaborated with Vogue for more than sixty years. But the grey walls and the airy rooms of this exhibition…

Harajuku is known by many as a youth fashion that has taken place in the streets of Tokyo since the late 80’s and early 90’s, currently Harajuku represents the distinct styles of dress in Japanese culture. In this research paper I will be attempting to deconstruct the Japanese street style and it’s influence on world wide dress. In the process of deconstructing Harajuku style (Lolita) I intend to discuss the origin of the street style, iconicity in the style, the style in it’s trickle down…

In the mid-1800s, cotton became the single-handedly most used material for clothing and is still the most used for fashion today. Although the use for cotton hasn’t changed, trends in fashion in the 1890s to today certainly have. From underwear to outerwear, fashion has undeniably altered along with time. In the mid-16th century Roxey Ann Caplin created the corset, but it’s fame came from the Victorian era (1837-1901). “A corset is a type of undergarment that supports the bust and defines the…

LUXURY, FASHION & REJUVENATION IN STANDOUT STYLE Time for love (Note to art: Tissot – Use image that say’s Valentine’s) This Valentine’s Day declare your love with the Tissot Bella Ora, a beautiful timepiece inspired by Italy and its romantic cities. With a mother-of-pearl dial, accentuated with pink and red hues, this special-edition model has a natural elegance to it. A perfect accessory, which complements both formal and casual wear, it is an ideal gift for your lady love. Rs 23,200.…